Charlotte, NC –Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department sponsors four special activities for youth on winter break in December, 2009 from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The activities are Laser Quest, Skatemania, Moviemania, and Bowling!

These activities are offered at five school recreation sites, a new partnership of Park and Recreation with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Travel by van to the activities will be provided from each recreation site:

Martin Luther King School Recreation Site, 500 Bilmark St.

Merry Oaks School Recreation Site, 3508 Draper Ave.

Shamrock Gardens School Recreation Site, 3301 Country Club Rd.

Thomasboro School Recreation Site, 538 Bradford Dr.

Winget School Recreation Site, 12235 Winget Rd.

Advance registration is required. To register for one or more activity, Go to Eparks and use the Course Codes below for specific activities and locations, or call 311.

1. School Day Out…Laser Quest: For ages 12-17, experience fast-paced laser game, a combination of high-tech tag with hide and seek, December 21, 11am-2pm. Participants play two games at Laser Quest on Independence Blvd., $16 per person. Players may bring a bag lunch and extra money. Course Codes:

#5438- Martin Luther King School Recreation Site
#5431- Merry Oaks School Recreation Site
#5441- Shamrock Gardens School Recreation Site
#5440-Thomasboro School Recreation Site
#5442- Winget School Recreation Site

#5399- Martin Luther King School Recreation Site
#5401- Merry Oaks School Recreation Site
#3087- Shamrock Gardens School Recreation Site
#5400- Thomasboro School Recreation Site
#5402- Winget School Recreation Site

#5498- Martin Luther King School Recreation Site
#5397- Merry Oaks School Recreation Site
#3086- Shamrock Gardens School Recreation Site
#5396- Thomasboro School Recreation Site, 538 Bradford Drive
#5790- Winget School Recreation Site
For more information call 311 or contact Park and Recreation staff at the school recreation sites: